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Naming Rights – The New Way to Support Our Country

Naming Rights – The New Way to Support Our Country

For the next 25 years, MetLife has secured the naming rights for the new stadium where the New York Giants and Jets will play. Welcome to MetLife Stadium, football fans! …

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands?

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It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands?

How many ads are hiding in popular songs?

TINA.org to USDA: ‘Product of USA’ Meat Should Actually Be From the US

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TINA.org to USDA: ‘Product of USA’ Meat Should Actually Be From the US

TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a labeling rule that makes sense.

Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

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Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

A reminder to be careful about ad claims that may seem too good to be true.

5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution

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5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution

Deconstructing Herbalife’s defense that a survey found most people join for discounts.

DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong

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DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong

Council blesses MLM’s use of unsubstantiated earnings claims.

Midas Oil Change Coupon Stalls at Checkout

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Midas Oil Change Coupon Stalls at Checkout

A coupon only a mechanic can love.

Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

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Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

POST HIGHLIGHTS • H.R. 5230 runs directly counter to 40 years of case law on pyramid schemes. • It obliterates the difference between distributor purchases for the business venture versus…

Caulk-y Made in USA Claims

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Caulk-y Made in USA Claims

Why is this tool with “China” on the packaging being marketed as made in the USA?

MyPillow Sleep Study is a Snoozer

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MyPillow Sleep Study is a Snoozer

Counting up issues with study sure to be a sleep aid.

The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art

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The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art

Advertised admission prices are not what they appear.

2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar

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2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar

Presentation given by TINA.org Executive Director to congressional staff for National Consumer Protection Week 2016.

May the Force of Google Be With You?

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May the Force of Google Be With You?

The reality of the free Google Star Wars virtual reality cardboard giveaway.

Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

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Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials.

What I Discovered When I Looked into Sarah’s Discovery

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What I Discovered When I Looked into Sarah’s Discovery

Just because a weight-loss product or program is all over Instagram doesn’t mean it should be trusted

TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online

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TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online

Funeral homes must keep up with the times.

Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

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Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

An unfortunate engagement with the online jeweler.

The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

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The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

POST HIGHLIGHTS • Meaning of Amway rules (1979), especially the “70% rule” and subsequent deterioration • Koscot (1975), Omnitrition (1996), and BurnLounge (2014) provide seminal rulings on the determination of…

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

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Naming Rights – The New Way to Support Our Country

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands?

TINA.org to USDA: ‘Product of USA’ Meat Should Actually Be From the US

Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution

DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong

Midas Oil Change Coupon Stalls at Checkout

Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

Caulk-y Made in USA Claims

MyPillow Sleep Study is a Snoozer

The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art

2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar

May the Force of Google Be With You?

Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

What I Discovered When I Looked into Sarah’s Discovery

TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online

Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014